Arbitration

Arbitration
 What it is: A more formal process where disputing parties present their case to a neutral third party (arbitrator or panel) who reviews evidence and arguments, then renders a binding (or non-binding, depending on agreement) decision.

How it works:
Agreement to arbitrate (often via a contract clause).Selection of arbitrator(s) with relevant expertise.

Hearing with presentation of evidence and arguments.

Arbitrator issues an award (decision).

Benefits: Faster than litigation, expert decision-makers, confidential, finality (binding).

Common Applications: Commercial disputes, employment disputes, construction disputes, and international trade conflicts.

Fair-Minded, Impartial, Qualified

 

  • Nelson Edward Timken offers comprehensive arbitration services, providing an efficient and confidential alternative to litigation for resolving disputes. Arbitration involves a neutral third party (the arbitrator) who hears evidence and arguments from both sides and then issues a binding or non-binding decision.Nelson’s arbitration experience includes:

    Member since May 8, 2018

    FINRA Arbitrations: As a FINRA Public Arbitrator and Chair Qualified (2018 – Present), Nelson arbitrates securities disputes between investors, brokers, and brokerage firms, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and ethical standards. 

    Part 137 Attorney-Client Fee Dispute Arbitrations: Nelson arbitrates fee disputes between lawyers and clients (2018-Present).

    Community Disputes & Small Claims Disputes: Nelson handles these (2020-Present).

    Ad Hoc Arbitrations: Providing flexible and tailored arbitration services for various commercial and civil disputes. 

 

  • Florida Circuit Court Arbitrations: Appointed as a Florida Supreme Court Qualified Circuit Arbitrator (2024 – Present), Nelson conducts non-binding and binding arbitrations in the Florida Circuit Courts, providing efficient alternative dispute resolution.

  • International Arbitration: Nelson Edward Timken is on the LCIA arbitration roster in London, UK, and the SIAC rising arbitrator list in Singapore, and is available for international arbitrations. His LL.M. in International Dispute Resolution and Certificate in International Commercial Arbitration from King’s College, London, further underscore his expertise in global dispute resolution. He is also a Fellow of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (FCIArb), indicating his leadership and expertise in the global ADR field.